How to pronounce sighs
Say it like SYZE. Sighs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sighs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sighs
American and British speakers say sighs in essentially the same way: /saɪz/ in the US and /saɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYZE.
What does sighs mean?
- plural of sigh How to pronounce sigh
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sigh How to pronounce sigh
Words that rhyme with sighs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sighs.
Words that sound like sighs
Questions about saying sighs
How do you pronounce sighs?
Say SYZE. The American pronunciation is /saɪz/. In British English it is /saɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sighs?
Sighs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say sighs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪz/ and the British form is /saɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sighs?
Sighs sounds the same as size in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.